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Lightning Vs Aeroplanes
Lightning striking any object is enough to send shivers down your spine, but when the object is an aeroplane, it's an event that can shake us to our very bones. Every time a plane plummets from the sky, we are reminded of how precarious flying is for us humans, and the force of lightning seems to highlight how much the heavens' odds seem stacked against us. Yet exactly what danger does it present to planes?
Continue reading...Boeing’s 747 Laser Canon
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Don’t expect any in-flight entertainment in this modified version of the Boeing-747. The real action is more likely to be taking place outside. This military jumbo jet is equipped with the latest in airborne laser weapons technology, for identifying, tracking and shooting down missile threats. Don’t be fooled by the innocent-looking snub nose. This thing packs a punch.
Continue reading...Japanese Space Beer: Taking “Lite” To a New Level
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Image from neebong Sapporo Holdings, proud manufacturers of an essential ingredient in sake bombs, have announced that they’re making an ambitious step to grow their brewery: beer from space.
Continue reading...The Aircraft Boneyard: Where Aircraft Go To Die
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Continuing Environmental Graffiti’s “lost” theme this week, Chris Ingham Brooke – Chief Graffiti Artist had the chance to catch up with legendary night-time photographer Troy Paiva to talk about his work: Lost America. DINOSAUR [...]
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Monday, June 15, 2009
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